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Credential Programs

Program Application

 

How to Apply to the Cal Poly Pomona Credential Program


  1. Refer to the application deadlines: 
    • Summer - February 1st (application opens November 1st)
    • Fall - April 1st (application opens January 1st)
    • Spring - September 15 (Program Application opens July 1st and CALState Apply opens August 1st)
  2. Post-baccalaureate applicants must apply to Cal Poly Pomona as a graduate student through Cal State Apply. 
  3. All applicants must also submit the program application and be prepared to upload the following items.

Admissions Checklist

  1. Verification of early field experience hours. Click to see types of experiences accepted: Early Field Verification Form. 

  2. Certificate of Clearance document granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).  A California Teaching Credential or Emergency Permit may be submitted in lieu of the Certificate of Clearance.  The issuance date must not exceed 5 years.  Any further questions may be answered by emailing the Commission Information Services Unit.

  3. Verification of meeting subject matter competence. Click link to begin the Subject Matter Competence review process.
  4. TB Clearance: TB clearance must be provided by a medical professional and remain valid throughout clinical practice. Please note TB questionnaires are not accepted.
  5. Statement of Purpose: Applicants will respond to specific prompts provided in the application. Your statement must be completed in accordance with Cal Poly Pomona's Academic Integrity Policies. Your writing submission must be your own writing, and you may not make use of ChatGPT or other AI composition software to write your response.
  6. GPA Requirement: Candidates shall have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree, or a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units attempted, or hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at an accredited institution. If your GPA falls below the minimum requirement, a Statement of Exceptional Admission will be required. Complete details are located on the program application.
  7. The name and email address of a university or college professor who has been your instructor. For single subject applicants, we strongly encourage you to choose an instructor from the subject in which you are seeking to be credentialed. 
  8. The name and email address of a professional who has directly observed your work/interactions with youth for a minimum of 20 hours in a TK-12 setting. The experience should match the credential program for which you are applying (i.e., experience with children with disabilities for those applying to the ES program, experience with elementary age children for those applying to the MS program, and experience with secondary age children for those applying to the SS program).
  9. US Constitution Requirement: Applicants with a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a California State University (CSU) campus will meet the U.S. Constitution requirement for a teaching a credential in California. If the applicant has a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a University of California (UC) campus or a private independent college or university, he or she will need to meet options one or two below. Please note that the U.S. Constitution requirement at the UCs may be met by a high school course, which is not acceptable for teacher certification.

Methods of meeting the U.S. Constitution requirement:

  1.  Two semester unit course on the provisions and principles of the Constitution of the   United States.  If you believe you took a course that meets the U.S. Constitution Requirement, please submit a Course Equivalency Request form: https://engage.cpp.edu/register/course_equivalency
  2. An examination on the provisions and principles of the Constitution of the United States completed at a regionally accredited community college, college or university. Challenge Exam: https://usconstitutionexam.com/
  3. A BA/BS degree awarded by a CSU campus (there is no stipulation on the date of graduation or grade received for the course)’

 *Please note that the U.S. Constitution requirement is not required for admission but is required prior to becoming intern eligible and prior to the granting of a preliminary credential.  

j. All teacher candidates must attend Orientation. Visit the Orientation page to view dates/times/locations.

k. Verification of your $25 Credential Evaluation fee made via Bronco Direct or the Cashier's Office.

Additional information: 

Bilingual Authorization (BL) Candidates: Please refer to the Bilingual Authorization site for detailed information.

Out-of-Country Graduates: All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC approved transcript evaluation agency. Original evaluated transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. 

What to expect after your applications are submitted:

It is the candidate's responsibility to carefully review requirements and ensure all supporting documents are submitted by the program application deadline. Upon submission of the program application, individuals named as references are sent an email to provide their feedback. Candidates must follow up with recommenders to confirm receipt of the emails and notify the Credential Analyst with any issues. 

After the program application deadline has passed, and verification of all required materials has been verified by the Credential Office, candidates will be contacted to schedule a group interview. Program interviews remain valid for one year.